MediaInfo
Shows the technical metadata of a video or audio file: codec, encoder, creation date and sometimes the recording device.
Open MediaInfo ↗https://mediaarea.net/en/MediaInfo
- Type
- Desktop app
- Cost
- Free
- Touches the target?
- No, passive
- Account needed
- No
- Category
- Metadata
- Platforms
- linux, macos, windows
- Link status
- Online, checked 2026-09-26
Takes
Gives you
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